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Willow Grove

Pennsylvania · 14,131 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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Willow Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,064. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,131
−13%since 2000
from 16,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,557 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 6,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Willow Grove
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,064
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,869
+102%since 2000
from $24,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+21%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,765
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(14,241)
Black6.4%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(255)
Asian3%(495)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(4,180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(10,500)
Black6.9%(975)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(900)
Asian5.3%(742)
Other7.2%(1,014)
Diversity Score53.9%(7,616)
Diversity Score
54
+109%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

Willow Grove, Pennsylvania has about 14,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania earns about $98,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Grove, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $357,300, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of people in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Grove, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,194 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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